Auberge de jeunesse Hosho Paris Sud - Porte d'Italie

I was honestly quite unsure whether I should write a positive or negative review about this hostel. However, considering its location and the price, I have to say that it is very difficult to find another place at this price in the same area. Is it really like the place shown in the pictures? Yes, it is. You can trust the photos. Is it easy to reach? Yes, it is. You can get there by bus or metro. If you use the metro, you should know that after getting off, you need to walk around 10 minutes. Depending on your location, buses can also be an option, but most likely you will use the metro, so be prepared for a short walk. Now I want to talk about the positive sides. When we entered the room, there were lockers with a coded security system. I stayed again in an upper bunk bed, and overall, the room was comfortable. The cleanliness was good, the bathrooms were clean, there was hot water, and everything worked properly. I felt that the ventilation was slightly limited, but since the weather was not extremely hot during my stay, it was not a serious problem. I cannot say how comfortable it would be during the hottest summer days or the coldest winter months, because I stayed there during moderate weather. However, during my stay, I was comfortable and did not experience any major problems. The hostel has a floor access system. When you check in, they give you a key, and you can use the key to access your floor by elevator. This is a good system because it helps keep the hostel quiet and allows everyone to stay peacefully in their own area. The hostel also has a kitchen. Some reviews mention that there is no kitchen, but actually there is one. There is a microwave, and there are vending machines where you can buy different things. They also provide free coffee in the morning. However, there are some important things you should know before coming. The kitchen does not have a water tap where you can wash your hands or dishes, so be prepared for that.

There are some important things you should know before coming to this hostel. Pay attention to these points and be prepared. The first thing is the check-in time. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM. This means you will most likely need to spend your day walking around the city before you can enter your room. The hostel uses an online check-in system. Whoever created this system should understand that online systems existed many years ago, but many hostels have stopped using them — and there is a reason for that. When I arrived, I was extremely tired. I had walked around 22 kilometers that day, and my feet were hurting so much that I could barely stand. However, I still had to complete the online check-in process before entering. Since I already know how these systems work, it took me around 7–8 minutes. But for someone who is not familiar with this type of system, it could easily take 15–20 minutes. There are staff members inside. When they see that you are waiting and trying to complete the check-in process, they usually give you 5–10 minutes to try by yourself. If they notice that you cannot complete it, they come and help you. In my case, I had already finished the process and was scanning my passport, so they simply gave me the key and allowed me to enter. At the entrance, you can find the Wi-Fi password written near the door. If you enter, it is located on the right side. After getting the Wi-Fi password, you go upstairs, they show you your room, give you the key, and then leave. They do not really explain much, so you need to figure out some things by yourself. The doors and lockers work with a coded system. To set your locker password, you need to press and hold the button until the green light appears. After the lights turn on one by one, you can set your own code. However, be careful: the locker system does not feel extremely secure. If someone really wanted to access your locker, it might not be very difficult.

Location was suitable for - relatevely close to metro, bus stops are nearby. Couple of large supermarkets nearby. Check-in / check-out possible all around the clock.

No soap at hand washing room, it's difficult to understand why. I assume it's not a big cost for the hostel owners. Selv check-in procedure is not intuitive and could take time.

Clean & quiet. It’s all self service but there is friendly staff onsite if you need any help. Fantastic value for money.

Everything was good

The hostel building and it’s surroundings.

Hostel rooms are overpriced for the type of facility and response you get from this place(including the staff). It is also located a bit away from the city centre and they charge the same rates as the ones near to the centre. The rooms had AC but as the inhabitants of the rooms we had no control over its on or off status. Bathroom had water overflow issues. Also there was no soundproofing as advertised on their booking.com page.